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veas

BEH-as

VerbB1irregular er
(that) you see?used when expressing desire, emotion, or doubt,(that) you watch?when referring to a show or event
Also:(that) you look at?visual focus

Quick Reference

infinitivever
gerundviendo
past Participlevisto

📝 In Action

Quiero que veas lo hermoso que es este lugar.

B1

I want you to see how beautiful this place is.

No creo que veas la diferencia todavía.

B2

I don't think you see the difference yet.

Te lo digo para que veas la verdad.

B1

I'm telling you this so that you can see the truth.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • para que veasso that you can see
  • cuando veaswhen you see (future action)

💡 Grammar Points

Subjunctive Requirement

'Veas' is the special verb form (present subjunctive) used when the sentence expresses a feeling, desire, doubt, or uncertainty about the action of 'seeing' by the person you are talking to.

The 'Tú' Form

This form specifically addresses a single person you would call 'tú' (the informal 'you'). For the formal 'you' (usted), you would use 'vea'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Mixing Moods

Mistake: "Quiero que *ves* la película."

Correction: Quiero que *veas* la película. (You must use 'veas' after verbs of wanting, commanding, or hoping.)

⭐ Usage Tips

When to Use 'veas'

Think of 'veas' as the required form when you have two subjects in a sentence (e.g., 'I' and 'you') and the first subject's feeling or command dictates the second subject's action.

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

él/ella/ustedve
yoveo
ves
ellos/ellas/ustedesven
nosotrosvemos
vosotrosveis

imperfect

él/ella/ustedveía
yoveía
veías
ellos/ellas/ustedesveían
nosotrosveíamos
vosotrosveíais

preterite

él/ella/ustedvio
yovi
viste
ellos/ellas/ustedesvieron
nosotrosvimos
vosotrosvisteis

subjunctive

present

él/ella/ustedvea
yovea
veas
ellos/ellas/ustedesvean
nosotrosveamos
vosotrosveáis

imperfect

él/ella/ustedviera
yoviera
vieras
ellos/ellas/ustedesvieran
nosotrosviéramos
vosotrosvierais

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: veas

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'veas'?

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Word Family

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is 'veas' used instead of 'ves'?

'Ves' is the simple present form, used for facts or things you are certain about ('Tú ves la mesa' - You see the table). 'Veas' is the special form (subjunctive), used when talking about wishes, emotions, commands, or uncertainty about that action. For example, 'I hope you see' requires 'Espero que veas'.